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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 9 | Invent or contrive (something) in a dishonest or fraudulent way | |
3 | 34% | 9 | Plot or contrive cunningly | |
Contrive To Get For Oneself Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WANGLE" which means:
- noun
- • An instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery verb
- • Achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
- • Tamper, with the purpose of deception
An example sentence would be:
- • "She managed to wangle a free ticket to the concert."
- • "He wangled his way into the exclusive party."
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